Better late than never? Not sure that’s true in this case, but oy…
It just hit me—at 8:47 PM tonight!—after going on a walk with Joe and Murphy that this wasn’t the 2nd Tuesday of the month but the 3rd. Which is my day to blog. And yet all I have on my heart and mind right now is my sweet Dad . . .
Me and Dad in July of this year. Love this man.
I’ve been keeping the roads between Nashville and Atlanta pretty warm lately, going back and forth. Quick trips to check on Dad and his sweet wife, Esta. And I’ll be making another quick one back down there again soon.
As I wrote last night in an eUpdate to my newsletter buddies, I’d so appreciate your prayers for him. Dad’s had a rough last few weeks (months, actually).
He’s experienced several TIAs, his memory continues to fade (dementia), and he’s growing more feeble. And while I’m praying that the Lord will see fit to grant Dad several more years with us, I’m praying far more that Dad will sense the closeness of Jesus’ presence and strength as Dad endures these trials of aging.
As a dear friend, Judy McMahan, used to say, “Growin’ old ain’t for sissies!”
Me and Judy back in 2012. She went Home to be with Christ in January 2016 after a 17 year battle with cancer. What a dear friend! And a hoot, to boot!
Those in Christ know that we have the steadfast hope—the guarantee—of a better life to come. And Dad and I talk about that better life quite often these days. So heaven feels close. Still, my heart aches when I think of saying goodbye to him. Even a temporary goodbye. He’s our “last parent” and I’m cherishing every minute with him this side of heaven. So…
Thanks so much for joining in prayer for him with me. And please let me know how I can pray for you. Truly. I’ll watch for your comment on this post and will lift you up the same!
With bunches of love from my corner of Nashville,
Tammy
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Dear Tamera,
I can so relate to what you are going through with your Dad. My Mom had Alzheimer’s. My sister and I took turns taking care of her. One day when we were watching tv, she started talking and for 30 min. I had my Mama back. You see, when she got Alzheimer’s, anything she said didn’t make sense. Give your Dad a big hug from me. My Dad has been gone 20 years.
Oh bless you, Janet. Your note brought tears, but ones of hope and of a shared understanding. Thanks for sharing with me this evening. Hugs, friend!
I’m sorry your dad is dealing with this and I know it is such a stress on you. Praying God’s peace and strength for all of you. So grateful with you for the blessed assurance of heaven.
And aren’t you glad that in heaven we won’t have to keep up with time anymore?!
Love you, sweet friend!!
Hugs, Linda! And thanks!
You know you and your sweet dad are in my prayers almost daily, dear friend. I love your perspective…a God perspective. Love you and praying…always praying…
Love and appreciate you, sweet friend. Thanks! And I hope you have a marvelous time at ACFW this week!! Next year…Nashville!!! Woohoo! Can’t wait to attend and see everyone.
Sending prayers for you, your Dad and your family.
Thanks so much, Melissa. Truly.
Praying for you and your dad. I understand just how you’re feeling…my dad will be 87 next month and is beginning to experience some health problems. He, too, is our “last” parent. I want to hold on to these last few years, or months, or whatever God grants us and treasure them. Praying, praying, praying…
Me too, Linda. Me too. I’m treasuring every moment.
Praying for your Dad and your family.
Your prayers are so appreciated, Rosie. Bless you.
Thinking of you all today and sending prayers and hugs.
Thank you, Melissa. So appreciate our connection here and your prayers!
I can so relate to your aging parent situation. My 90-year-old mom fell and broke her arm, had surgery and is now in rehab. She wants to go home and so dear hubby and I will be leaving PA to drive to Arkansas. I will stay to try to help her. She is our last surviving parent and it’s hard when they get frail. Please pray for me, I’ll pray for you. Blessings and travel mercies!
I’m praying for you now, Linda. And for your dear mom. Our bodies just aren’t made to last here. But oh, for that I’m so grateful. Because I want that heavenly body that’s waiting. “…an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.” I love II Cor. 5 and all it says about the best that’s yet to come. Especially about being “swallowed up in life!” (verse 4) Thanks for sharing !
That’s so tough. The drive from Nashville to Atlanta can get pretty long! My mom lives 6 hrs away and I’m already thinking about how we’ll work it out when she needs more help as she gets older. I hope you get to cherish more time with your dad, and that he feels well in the days to come.